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Antenna Offset

 

 

 

Adjusting the antenna position can 
improve  coverage  area  recording 
accuracy  and  is  vital  when  using 
Headland Warning, Boom Section 
control or Auto Shut Off to ensure 
that the on /  off position  is  correct 
when based on the position of the 
implement. 
 
 

 

A 

- 

Sets the offset distance from the antenna for front or back. Note a negative 

number must be entered if setting to the front. 
 

B 

- 

Sets the offset distance from the antenna for left or right to the centre of the 

implement. Note a negative number must be entered if setting to the left. 

NB in most cases a left / right offset is only required when using an offset 
implement i.e. A Mower.  

 

 

Finished 

- 

Returns to the GPS Options Menu

.

 

Offset Example 

Antenna position 

Offset position 

No Offset 

Recording takes 
place from the 
antenna position.  

With Offset 

Recording takes 
place from the 
offset position.  

Offset to 
Back only 

Offset to Back 
and Right 

Unit Setup 

Summary of Contents for BlackBox Advance

Page 1: ...Patchwork Technology BlackBox Advance Operating Instructions Downloadable PWdoc0040 v1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...ing details and settings Initial Setup Wizard Home Screen Program Sub Menu Setup Recording Details Local Setting GPS Options Ports Setup VRT Options Save Load Profiles Advanced Start Job New Job Farm Field Recognition Resume unplanned job Planned job Guidance Modes Product Overview Fitting Instructions Unit Functions Unit Setup Starting a Job 5 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 26 29 ...

Page 4: ...ding Using First Pass Guidance Setting and Resetting a Guidance line Using a guidance line Using the Coverage Area Recording Creating a WebTrack Account Logging on to WebTrack Downloading and Installing WebSync Using BlackBox Setup for recording jobs Adding Details Enhancing Details Farm Fields Creating and Adding Form Items to Job Types Transferring data to and from WebTrack via WebSync 37 39 40 ...

Page 5: ...e Advance software allows the recording and storage of work done for record keeping if used in conjunction with WebTrack these records can be enhanced with Notes see below The software is also the platform for adding additional hardware and software features including an Auto Steer and Boom Switching system Other Features include Headland Warning Weather Station Connection Setup Profile Manager Li...

Page 6: ...000 Kuhn Quantron L M P E Kverneland Group Passtronic RDS Pro Series Vaderstad Dickey John Teagle Tulip Centreliner Auto Shut Off With auto shut off setup on the unit when driving into an area which has been worked indicated by the green area coverage recording in the job screen a signal will be sent to the controller to stop the implement working After driving out of the worked area the unit will...

Page 7: ... and suction mount are then connected together using the supplied Ram Arm This allows for multi positional flexibility and is simply tightened with the thumb screw Warranty Void if suction mount fails Its is advised that the suction mount is removed from the windscreen when the unit is not in operation and reattached on a day to day basis For a more permanent fixing please detach the ram ball from...

Page 8: ... To fit first clean a small area and ensure it is dry then remove the plastic covers from the self adhesive strips on the metal plate and stick to the vehicle roof The antenna will now stick to this plate and be held safely on the roof N B In many cases running the cable in through a window or door is acceptable please make sure that there is enough of a gap in the rubber to allow this otherwise t...

Page 9: ...ting Instructions Connection Diagram Main Unit Warning Please disconnect the unit from the power supply if you need to jump start your vehicle Guidance Screen 12v DC Plug To 3 pin socket on vehicle Receiver ...

Page 10: ... area coverage recording The BlackBox will need to be configured to work correctly with the switch for details see Ports Setup menu On Off on page 26 1 2 3 Ref Description Part No 1 Boom Sense Cable 03 05 0006 2 Switch request when ordered N A 3 Relay request when ordered N A ...

Page 11: ...Box will need to be configured to work correctly with the Weather Station for details see Recording Options menu Weather Station on page 20 Weather Station To port on Weather Station Ref Description Part No 1 VRT Xover to Female Cable 03 05 0007 2 Watchdog Sprayer Station 3349SSC 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...g and applying some pressure to the area of the screen where the required button or option is Receiver Hi Gain Antenna The unit has a built in Hi Gain antenna for receiving GPS signals GPS Receiver A built in receiver board translates the messages detected by the antenna for use with the BlackBox software T ilt Compensator An inclinometer is built in to the unit which when active will correct the ...

Page 13: ...rting a job and there are Four different input methods Selection list Some of the selection lists are predefined in the BlackBox others can be setup by the user on WebTrack in the My Units Setup section see page 49 for details The selection lists that can be setup by the user have a NEW option which if selected will open the text entry screen so the information can be entered manually see Text Ent...

Page 14: ...en without adding any details press on Cancel Numerical Entry This input screen will appear if the information that is required is a number that needs to be entered manually To use the numerical entry screen press the numbers on the screen to enter the figure Once complete press on OK to add the figure and close the numerical entry screen To exit the numerical entry screen without adding a figure ...

Page 15: ...the required option and if required enter the relevant details Press the green tick confirm when it appears to move to the next screen On some of the screens the Information icon will appear pressing this will give details about the options on the current screen and how it will effect the working of the system On completing the initial setup the settings that have been entered will be saved as a p...

Page 16: ...3 Setup Opens the setup menu for the unit Before starting a job it is important that the unit is setup for your requirements see Setup Menu on page 18 Shutdown Will shutdown the software and open up to the Program Sub Menu See page 17 Status Screen Displays relevant system information Status Screen No GPS Signal GPS No Differential GPS With Differential GPS status 1 to 4 Satellites 5 to 6 Satellit...

Page 17: ...ackBox DR Not applicable Start Field Note Not applicable Upgrade Initiates and installs any updates for the BlackBox that are stored on the memory stick Updates are available from the Support Services section on the Patchwork website www patchwork co uk Sync Used to transfer data to and from WebTrack via a wireless modem connection Additional hardware required call Patchwork on 01291 673366 ...

Page 18: ...display soothing See page 23 for more details Ports Setup Used to setup the serial ports if using an external GPS source or Weather Station The Tilt Compensator reset Demo Mode and the Coverage Area Recording On Off method is also set under this option See page 26 for more details VRT Options Accesses the options for setting up data communications between the unit and a controller for Variable Rat...

Page 19: ...m items added to it in WebTrack see page 50 for details on setting up Job Types when the job is finished the operator will be prompted to fill in information related to the form items Operator The name of the operator that is performing the job Width Sets the working width of the implement this is vital to achieve the correct distance between the guidance lines The width will be set automatically ...

Page 20: ...se jobs reload guidance lines or use field boundary information Minimum Speed Sets the speed that the coverage area recording will start or stop recording Minimum Angle Sets the number of degrees that the heading can change since the previous coverage area location point before a new point is set Maximum Distance Sets the maximum distance that can be travelled in a straight line before a coverage ...

Page 21: ...et to Yes Temperature Turns temperature recording On or Off Wind Dir Turns wind direction recording On or Off Wind Speed Turns wind speed recording On or Off Units Changes the units which the wind speed is recorded in Humidity Turns humidity recording On or Off Air Pressure Turns air pressure recording On or Off Test Press to ensure the information is being received from the weather station The te...

Page 22: ...s the unit measurement type to Imperial or Metric i e Miles or Kilometres this will affect the menu areas and job screen where a measurement is required or displayed Language To select the language that you want the menus to be displayed in Time Offset To adjust the time difference for your location based on Greenwich Mean Time This can also be used for Day Light Savings time Finished Returns to t...

Page 23: ...e page 24 for details Display Smoothing Adjusts how responsive the guidance line is to changes in GPS position when using guidance in the job screen Fine Less Responsive Medium Responsive Coarse Most Responsive None Standard Guidance Headland Warning Options Opens the Headland Warning Options menu See page 25 for the Headland Warning Options Finished Returns to the Setup Menu ...

Page 24: ...st be entered if setting to the front B Sets the offset distance from the antenna for left or right to the centre of the implement Note a negative number must be entered if setting to the left NB in most cases a left right offset is only required when using an offset implement i e A Mower Finished Returns to the GPS Options Menu Offset Example Antenna position Offset position No Offset Recording t...

Page 25: ...d and the mini map in the job screen hidden for this function to work Headland Warning Turns the headland warning feature on or off Headland Dist Off Sets the headland edge distance from the field boundary line as it is approached Headland Dist On Sets the headland edge distance from the field boundary line as it is left Finished Returns to the GPS Options Menu Headland Warning Example Field Bound...

Page 26: ... the GPS output on or off When set to Yes the unit will transmit a GPS signal GPS port cable part no 03 05 0010 required On Off Opens the Coverage Area Recording On Off method selection list See page 28 for details of the on off methods in the On Off selection list Demo Mode Turns the demo on or off When set to Yes the unit will simulate movement using a string of GPS coordinates Please note that ...

Page 27: ...ntenna is from the ground This needs to be set in order for the tilt compensator to function correctly Tilt Turns the tilt compensator on or off Zero Tilt To zero reset the angle gauges when the vehicle is on a level surface do not use the gauges to determine this and press Zero Tilt The gauges will then show both the angle gauges as zero N B It is important that the receiver is mounted flat and t...

Page 28: ...verage area recording can be turned on and off by the operator using the Recording on off button on the guidance screen AlwaysOn This sets the coverage area recording to continually record and can not be turned off SwitchReversed On Off Reversed in WebTrack This type uses a switch which is connected to the unit that creates an electrical connection when in the off position to turn the coverage are...

Page 29: ...ed Port Speed for the controller will automatically change for the selected controller Port Speed For manually setting the port speed Note the recommended port speed will be entered when the controller has been selected from the VRT Controller option VRT Test Opens the VRT test screen to test the connection between the unit and controller See Page 30 for VRT Test Screen and details on performing a...

Page 30: ...ore starting the test ensure the controller box is powered up and ready to receive data from the unit some controllers require the implement to be in full working mode with the vehicle moving When ready press Test to begin and the Rate will start counting up 100 200 300 up to 1000 check to ensure that the controller is also counting in sequence May not be in sync because of a delay in the data tra...

Page 31: ... Select the required profile from the list 2 Press OK This will change all the settings in the system to the settings that are saved in the profile Save Profile Accesses the area where all the current settings on the system can be saved as a profile To save a New profile 1 Select New from the list 2 Press OK 3 Enter a name for the profile i e name of the operation 4 Press OK To Overwrite a profile...

Page 32: ...pgrade the unit first make a note of the unit s serial number and the lock code displayed in the top left hand corner of the unlock menu Next make a call to Patchwork Technology on 44 0 1291 673366 and state the upgrade you require see Product Overview on page 5 The Patchwork operator will firstly agree a payment method for the upgrade and then issue an unlock code for the upgrade Software To ente...

Page 33: ... is stored on the BlackBox memory card Use this option when continuing a paused New Job See page 35 for the steps once selected Planned Job When there are plan files on the BlackBox memory card from a Farm Management Software program this option will be displayed and is used to open the Farm Management plans on the BlackBox See page 35 for the steps once selected Note If a Planned Job is paused it...

Page 34: ...e field has been driven into the unit will automatically detect the field from its GPS coordinates This will also automatically fills in the Farm Field name when starting a new job 3 Enter the working Width select the Guidance Mode see page 36 for details and press Confirm 1 Enter Farm Field and Confirm 2 Check edit recording details and Confirm 4 The Job Screen opens ready to begin ...

Page 35: ... open with coverage recording data and any AB lines that were saved at the time of pausing 3 If required Edit Products and or check Instructions when ready press Confirm 1 Select a plan by Farm Field Plan and Confirm Or Switch to Plan Field And select a plan by Plan Field and Confirm 4 Enter the working Width select the Guidance Mode see page 40 for details and press Confirm The Job Screen will op...

Page 36: ... original line at equal intervals based on the entered width Curved Creates a curved guidance line based on the path driven between set point A and point B The line is then replicated both sides of the original line at equal intervals based on the entered width Adaptive Curve Automatically adjusts the guidance line based on the previous pass Note For the adaptive curve mode to work correctly an A ...

Page 37: ...line and H for Headland Recording On Off Displays the current status of the Coverage Area Recording and pressing switches it on off if the On Off method is set to On Screen see page 28 Lock Unlock Locks Unlocks the current guidance line In AB line mode the line is automatically unlocked when turning greater than 60 degrees Mini Map Displays a 2D overview of the field boundary and area covered N B ...

Page 38: ...Rate Width Displays current application rate VRT and or Auto Shut Off software required or current working width if using the section control system Distance Travelled Displays the distance travelled based on the coverage area recording Speed Guidance Mode GPS Strength Coverage Area Application Rate Width Distance Travelled Point A set AB line set Guidance mode example No GPS Signal GPS No Differe...

Page 39: ...e this to set a location point for your current position to return to if a refill is required The location point will display in the mini map Ensure the trace recording is OFF when going to refill to avoid inaccurate records Pause Job Press this option to pause the job if you need to fill up or are stopping for the day so it can be continued at a later time This will close the job screen and save ...

Page 40: ...ing a boundary map It is important to setup these details correctly to get an accurate area measurement Boundary Type Sets the type of field boundary that is being created There are two types Boundary For around the outer edge of the field Inner Boundary For excluding areas within a field boundary Offset Sets the actual distance the edge of the field is from the antenna N B This offset will be fro...

Page 41: ... a field boundary has been completed it can be redone if needed by pressing the Start Boundary button To do a new field boundary map for a different field the job will need to be finished then a New Job started with the new farm field name Future use for the maps When the field boundary maps have been completed perform a WebSync to transfer the field boundaries to WebTrack On WebTrack the field bo...

Page 42: ...to set a guide line Step 1 At the beginning of a run press the Grid area to set point A Step 2 Drive to the end of the run and press the Grid area to set B The set guidance line will appear ready to guide Step 3 When turning in the headland the next AB line will appear Grid area Grid area Step 1 When the job screen opens with the Field Boundary loaded press Toggle Guidance Step 2 the headland guid...

Page 43: ...tion on the guidance view and the direction your heading Your position on the screen or pivot point is the point at which the line and semi circle of the guide arrow meet The direction you are heading is indicated by the end point of the line Using the Coverage Area Recording Recording On Off Coverage area is being recorded when this is ON and the green bar below the Guide Arrow is displayed This ...

Page 44: ...d not the marks from the work done whilst setting the guidance line N B There maybe significant over under lap between the first and second runs but if the guidance line is followed the remaining runs will be straight and equally spaced Important When using a curved AB line It is important to use the longer edge of the field when setting a curved AB line to ensure the guidance line is visible from...

Page 45: ...an Adaptive Curve After setting the Adaptive Curve A and B points it is vital that guidance line immediately after is followed for the line to adapt correctly The guidance line needs to be set on the final long run if setting the guidance line whilst working the headland Start Point Start Point ...

Page 46: ... are kept up to date and secure Creating a WebTrack account Go to the WebTrack home page by typing www bbwebtrack com in your internet browsers address bar Beneath Create New Account left mouse click on Register New Account To register for an account left mouse click on Click Here to Sign Up Enter your details in the boxes provided and once complete left mouse click on Create WebTrack Account N B ...

Page 47: ... Under the Existing Users heading enter your Username and Password then left mouse click on Login There are two options and as a first time user left mouse click on Click Here To Download WebSync to download and install the WebSync Tool For details see page 48 Otherwise left mouse click on the Start Page button You will be redirected to your WebTrack user area ...

Page 48: ...talled when prompted insert the BlackBox memory card Left Click on Retry The configuration screen will open for first time users to setup WebSync Enter your WebTrack Username in the User box and select the unit measurement type required When complete click OK The main WebSync screen will open ready to transfer data displaying the WebTrack username and the memory card location and type that data wi...

Page 49: ...e the information required could be the weather conditions and or the chemical used for the job Setting up these details in WebTrack allows the operator to quickly and simply setup the job details by selecting the details from a list on the BlackBox unit see Unit Setup Selection List on page 13 N B To get the data to the BlackBox unit a WebSync must be performed see Transferring data to and from W...

Page 50: ...box type in the details and click Add To add another repeat the previous step Once complete click Save Creating and adding form items to Job Types Under BlackBox Setup on your WebTrack account click Edit next to Single Notes There are seventeen predefined form items to add additional ones click Add Using WebTrack with the BlackBox ...

Page 51: ...dd more form items follow the two previous steps When complete click Job Types Highlight the job in the list that Form Items are to be added to and click Edit Click in check box next to Use Form Items on this Job Type The form items options will appear left mouse click Add Using WebTrack with the BlackBox ...

Page 52: ...a to and from WebTrack via WebSync When performing a Sync in WebSync the following data will be transferred To WebTrack Boundary Jobs Guidance Recordings and Job Notes From WebTrack Details from My Unit Setup including Job notes Maps and VRT plans that are held in the Files Section Remove the memory card from the unit and insert into the PC Open WebSync If not installed please see page 48 From the...

Page 53: ...ese can be cleared by clicking on Clear Card Highlight the file types that are to be removed by clicking in boxes Click OK to remove the files When ready to begin the data transfer left click on the Sync button Once the transfer has completed left mouse click on the OK button to close the confirmation message To view the data transferred from the BlackBox unit you need to login to your WebTrack ac...

Page 54: ...een then into Ports Setup and then select GPS Speed and change it to the correct value of 19200 The Steering option is enabled From the main BlackBox menu go to the Setup screen then into Advanced then into the steering menu From here make sure that Steering is disabled Coverage Area Recording not working The Coverage Area Recording on off method is set to the wrong setting From the main blackBox ...

Page 55: ...he Headland warning will be available Refer to page 40 for creating boundaries Boundary not recording The record boundary button is not working on the guidance screen Restart the unit go back into the job and restart a boundary recording job See page 40 for details Storage card cannot be found error No storage card inserted into BlackBox Insert the storage card supplied with the unit into relevant...

Page 56: ...Patchwork Technology Ltd Oaklands Llancayo Court Usk Monmouthshire NP15 1HY Tel 01291 673366 Fax 01291 673077 www patchwork co uk ...

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